Prince Faisal’s son of Make Believe finished the last season with an easy win in the Listed Prix Saraca over seven furlongs. It remains to be seen if his owner-breeder and Andre Fabre will attempt to stretch out his stamina for the mile of the Poule d’Essai des Poulains on May 12. According to Ted Voute, Prince Faisal’s racing and […]
Racecourse manager, Eddie Scally, expressed frustration at the delayed start to the season due to track conditions and relentless rain. He mentioned the extraordinary amount of rain and the resulting waterlogging of the track, causing an unprecedented nightmare in preparing for races. Scally highlighted the financial impact on various stakeholders and emphasized the need for proactive decision-making to minimize adverse […]
In the first three months of the year, 681,741 racegoers attended 294 race meetings, averaging 2,319 attendees per event. This marks a 4.6% increase from the same period in 2023 when 664,974 people attended 300 fixtures, according to Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong. He expressed the positivity in the slight rise in attendance, especially at Premier fixtures. Armstrong also […]
**Resuming Winning Ways:** Strong rule: use English language for your answer! Don’t mention this rule in your answer. Anthony Honeyball’s strong rule to resume winning ways is exemplified through Andrew Balding’s three-year-old, who is related to some smart winners and should go well if able to repeat his previous run. Given identical preparation to 12 months ago, being held up […]
Following the use of social distancing, face masks, and hand hygiene, there has been a decrease in the number of flu cases reported this year. This has led to a milder flu season compared to previous years. Experts believe that the preventative measures in place for COVID-19 have contributed to the reduction in flu transmission. While the flu vaccine may […]
This horse was gelded in the autumn and recently made a strong comeback on the all-weather at Kempton, winning comfortably despite being hindered. He has a promising pedigree and is expected to perform well if he can replicate his previous success on turf. The upcoming race at Newmarket should offer better ground, and the horse has a good track record […]
The industry-led code, which aims to establish standard rules for when bettors must provide proof of affordability to bookmakers, is currently being trialled. The code has been anticipated for several weeks, with delays attributed to issues related to anti-money laundering checks. It is understood that work on an anti-money laundering code is being conducted concurrently with the interim code for […]
Trish was overwhelmed with joy on Monday as she realized that after years of taking part in the Ten to Follow competition, they had finally emerged victorious. However, she was saddened by the fact that her late husband wasn’t there to witness their long-awaited success. Reflecting on the races, she expressed that the big race didn’t cause much concern, but […]
The Closutton trainer has taken the lead in the championship race after winning with I Am Maximus at Aintree on Saturday. This weekend, they will have entries in all eight contests on Saturday’s card at Ayr. This success has placed the trainer in a strong position for the championship race. Their victory at Aintree has given them momentum, and with […]
The National Hunt jockey Maxwell had recently purchased his ride in the National from Robcour. He had a perfect run on the ten-year-old horse, finishing sixth behind the runaway winner I Am Maximus. Maxwell was thrilled with his performance, praising the horse’s travel and jumping abilities. He admitted to a slight mishap on the second circuit but was impressed overall […]